That premise is not, however, the true essence of the article. Thompson actually goes deeper (real deep) and explains how Twitter’s 140 character limit provides, as he calls, a "telepathic awareness." He writes, "It’s like proprioception, your body’s ability to know where your limbs are. That subliminal sense of orientation is crucial for coordination: It keeps you from accidentally bumping into objects, and it makes possible amazing feats of balance and dexterity."

Huh? Can anyone simplify this for me?

Not an easy concept to understand, especially for those new to Twitter. And if you are new, here are eight feeds to get you started. Feel free to share yours too, in the comment section.